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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-4-15. Enforcement of Code Section 43-4-14.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-4-15. Enforcement of Code Section 43-4-14.

Except as provided in Code Section 25-2-14, it shall be the duty of all public officials charged with the responsibility of enforcing codes related to the construction of buildings to require compliance with Code Section 43-4-14 before architectural plans, drawings, and specifications are approved for construction. Except as provided in Code Section 25-2-14, no building subject to Code Section 43-4-14 and requiring the services of an architect shall be built without such approval prior to construction.

## History

Code 1933, § 84-321.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 822, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1019, §§ 1A, 4A; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1527, § 1.

## Cross References

Enforcement of building codes generally, § 8-2-26.

Regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property, T. 25, C. 2.

Prohibition against use of construction plans and specifications not prepared by or under supervision of registered professional engineer or architect, § 43-15-24.